English–French

“magnifying glass” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/lup/

Example

Donne-moi la loupe, s'il te plaît.

Give me the magnifying glass, please.

Illustration for loupe (magnifying glass)

How to say “magnifying glass” in French

“Magnifying glass” in French is loupe.

A portable lens held over a nearby object to enlarge its small details.

Full entry for loupe: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with loupe

Il a utilisé la loupe de lecture pour lire les petits caractères.

He used the reading magnifying glass to read the small print.

Tips for using loupe

  • The final p is pronounced in loupe, unlike the silent final p in loup, meaning wolf.

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